Chapter

4Ca Waxing

Sec 1 Adjustment Standard

1-1 Amount of Wax Applied
Adjust the degree of contact between the wax and the yarn by changing the number of spacers used. Remove
the wax holder to replace the adjusting spacer.

Reference for No. of Adjusting Spacers

Yarn count
No. of spacers (t = 0.2 mm)
applied
Ne 3 to 20 0
Ne 21 to 40 1 1
Sec
Ne 40 to 2

* Figures vary slightly depending on the winding Adjusting spacer

conditions.
Wax holder

* There are two standard thicknesses for the adjusting spacers:

0.2 mm and 0.1 mm. Finer adjustments can be obtained by combining the spacers with different thicknesses.
[Spacer combination (example)]
Spacer combination
(No. of spacers)
Target value (mm) 0.1 mm 0.2 mm
0 --- ---
0.1 1 ---
0.2 --- 1
0.3 1 1
0.4 --- 2
0.1 mm 0.2 mm
0.5 1 2
0.6 --- 3

1-2 Adjustment of Wax Holding Force

Reduce the holding force if a deep groove can be made Spring C B A
in the wax surface that touches the wax holder.
1. Remove the ring and cap.
2. Change and adjust the hole that holds the
spring.
* The factory setting is position C.

Cap
Ring (Tight) A-B-C (Loose)

1-3 VOS Settings

The VOS settings are listed below. Change the setting conditions when necessary.
Waxing Device Select “With”
Wax Motor Rotation Speed Set the required rotation speed
Wax Remaining Amt Alarm Input the time period when necessary

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Sec 2 Maintenance
2-1 Cleaning
If there is any cotton fly or fly wax buildup, the waxing operation may not perform correctly.

Frequency Item Guideline

Wax holder Remove cotton fly and the wax buildup around the wax holder
Weekly
Cleaning pipe Remove cotton fly that is clogged in the pipe

Cleaning pipe

2
Sec

Wax holder

2-2 Blast Hose Removal from Clearer

1. Put your left index finger around the hose. Blast hose Clearer
2. Remove the hose by pulling straight toward
the left side.
The hose can be removed from the joint.

* When reconnecting the hose to the joint, insert the

hose all the way in so that it does not come off.
In addition, if the hose comes off due to
deterioration or being warped, replace the hose
with a new one.

Pull the hose with your index

finger to remove.

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Sec 3 Consumables
If the parts below are worn causing a failure or problem, replace the worn part or parts with a new one.

Yarn guide A

3
Sec

Wax pusher lever Wax plate Yarn guide B Wax holder

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